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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.90, 191.94 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.90, 191.94 and 102.18 is: 141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.90 : 191.94 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.90/191.94 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.90x = 191.94 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.90x = 19,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612.43/138.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.20

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